NZST to AEST Converter
Convert time between New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) and Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
New Zealand Time is 2 hours ahead of Australian Eastern Time right now.
- Now until Sep 27, 2026: New Zealand Time is 2 hours ahead of Australian Eastern Time (NZST → AEST).
- Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026: New Zealand Time is 3 hours ahead of Australian Eastern Time (NZDT → AEST).
- Oct 4, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: New Zealand Time is 2 hours ahead of Australian Eastern Time (NZDT → AEDT).
- Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: New Zealand Time is 1 hour ahead of Australian Eastern Time (NZST → AEDT).
- From Apr 4, 2027: New Zealand Time is 2 hours ahead of Australian Eastern Time (NZST → AEST).
New Zealand Time is on NZST right now
Australian Eastern Time is on AEST right now
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
| NZST (New Zealand Time) | AEST (Australian Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across NZST and AESTNZST to AEST conversion table
For Sunday, September 20, 2026 in New Zealand Time.
| NZST | AEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
About these time zones
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is UTC+12. New Zealand uses NZST from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in September and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) for the rest of the year, one of the longest daylight saving periods in the world.
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is UTC+10. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT use AEST in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. Queensland stays on AEST all year.
NZST to AEST FAQs
What time is it in AEST when it is 9 AM NZST?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 AM NZST is 7:00 AM AEST in Australian Eastern Time.
How many hours ahead is NZST from AEST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Sep 27, 2026: New Zealand Time is 2 hours ahead of Australian Eastern Time (NZST → AEST). Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026: New Zealand Time is 3 hours ahead of Australian Eastern Time (NZDT → AEST).
Should I use AEST or AEDT?
Australian Eastern Time is on AEST (UTC+10) on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Many people write “AEST” all year, but strictly AEST means Australian Eastern Standard Time (always UTC+10). This converter follows the real local time in Australian Eastern Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between NZST and AEST?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, good options are 11:00 AM NZST (9:00 AM AEST), 12:00 PM NZST (10:00 AM AEST), 1:00 PM NZST (11:00 AM AEST), 2:00 PM NZST (12:00 PM AEST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does NZST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: New Zealand Time switches between NZST and NZDT, so conversions depend on the date. NZST itself always means UTC+12.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Australian Eastern Time switches between AEST and AEDT, so conversions depend on the date. AEST itself always means UTC+10.